He Gets That From Me
By: narutoprincess
Chapter 1: Only Frosted Flakes Will Do
NP: Hello to whoever is reading this! Before I start this story, I'd like to say thank you to all of you who have read my other stories. A big props goes out to everyone who reviewed. I love reading them and I reply to them all (well, I try). Oh, and if you're expecting any reviews on Goodbye My Love, my CSI Las Vegas fic, don't for the time being. I have not been inspired to continue it. I'm sorry to leave you all hanging. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this story. Just to let you all know, this story takes place in the future. It involves my favourite CSI couple of all time, SMACked fangirl scream. Anyway, Mac and Stella have a teenage son named Alex and this is basically about him. There's also some Dantana in this story as well. So please enjoy, He Gets That From Me. Oh, one more note. This story is inspired by a Reba McEntire song that has the same title.
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"Alexander Daniel Taylor! You better be down here at the table in 5 minutes."
In his bedroom, Alex was lying on his bed. He'd been awake for hours, actually the whole night, thinking about his father. But when he heard Stella's voice ring through the apartment, he got up and started to get dressed. His mother was a cop and when she said something, she meant it.
In the kitchen, Stella was making a cup of coffee and fixing herself a bowl of Frosted Flakes. Mac had never understood why she liked the sugary cereal so much. She'd alway told him:
"They make me think of the childhood I never had."
Just as Stella was thinking about that, Alex walked into the kitchen, fully dressed and awake. Once his mother was finished, he grabbed the box of Frosted Flakes and poured himself a bowl. Frosted Flakes had been the only thing he'd eaten for breakfast snce the age of 5. It was something he'd gotten from Stella.
Stella smiled at her son. She knew she hadn't woken him up. She never did. He had isomnia, like his father.
The two sat down at the breakfast table with their cereal and ate. For a few minutes, all that could be heard in the small apartment was the clanking of spoons. Then...
"When did you and Dad first meet?"
Stella put down her spoon. She'd been expecting it. Alex always asked Stella a question about Mac everyday, usually at breakfast. She looked into her son's eyes. They were the exact same shade of blue as Mac's. Stella then closed her own green eyes and thought about the first time she'd ever looked into those blue eyes.
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Stella was on cloud nine. She'd graduated from the police academy with flying colours. Today, she was supposed to meet her partner at this park she was now at. His name was Mac Taylor and he seemed to be very distinguished. Stella was absent-mindedly wandering around, wondering about her new partner when...
"Get out of the way!"
Stella didn't see who grabbed her from behind and saved her from the bike that was heading towards her. All she felt was her body being pulled backwards. As she watched the bike speed by, she felt extremely lucky.
"Are you okay?"
The voice made Stella jump. She turned around and saw who was speaking. A dark haired man, a little older than her. His blue eyes were staring into Stella's green ones. Something in his eyes told Stella that she'd always be safe when this man was around.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you."
The man sat down on a nearby bench and made room for Stella to sit. Stella did just that.
"So, can I ask you a question?"
"Uh...sure."
"Why are you here? I mean, besides just to almost get hit by a bike."
"I'm meeting someone."
The man started to laugh. Stella was confused. Was he laughing at her? Or maybe he was laughing at her reason for being at the park?
"Funny. I'm here for the same reason."
Stella now understood and laughed as well. Then, her laughter stopped and there was an awkward silence.
"So, can I ask YOU a question?"
"You already did."
Stella ignored this comment and continued.
"What's your name? I mean, I should know the name of the person who saved me."
The man smiled, bemused.
"My name's Mac Taylor. I'm a police officer."
Stella looked at the man in shock. This guy was her new partner? She smiled, knowing that they couldn't have picked a better person.
"Well, Mr. Taylor. I do believe that I've found the person I was supposed to meet."
Mac looked confused. And he had every right to be. They were the only two people in that section of the park. Then, he got a look on his face that told Stella he understood.
"You're Stella Bonasera?"
Stella nodded. Mac held out his hand. Stella understood his guesture and shook his hand.
"Well, I look forward to working with you Ms. Bonasera."
"Same here."
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NP: So there you are! Chapter 1! I hope you enjoyed it and if you did let me know by reviewing. It's very simple and takes up about 2 minutes of your time. Plus, they inspire me to write more and then you have more to read! Oh and random note, I found a CSI NY promo on YouTube and it is INSANE! I'm not giving any away because there's probably many of you who haven't seen it but I'm extremely worried for Mac and Stella.